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PA HB55
PA HB55Providing for the leasing of subsurface rights on State forest and park property for oil and natural gas development; establishing a restricted account within the Oil and Gas Lease Fund; making an appropriation; and abrogating an executive order and other orders and administrative policies.
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Introduced
03/07/2023
03/07/2023
In Committee
03/07/2023
03/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Providing for the leasing of subsurface rights on State forest and park property for oil and natural gas development; establishing a restricted account within the Oil and Gas Lease Fund; making an appropriation; and abrogating an executive order and other orders and administrative policies.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a program for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to review and approve the leasing of subsurface oil and gas rights on state forest and park property. It creates a restricted account within the Oil and Gas Lease Fund to fund a grant program for stream maintenance and flood mitigation projects, prioritizing areas that have experienced recent flooding. The bill also abrogates an existing executive order and other conflicting policies, allowing oil and gas drilling on state lands in accordance with state laws.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (12)
Clint Owlett (R)*,
Mike Armanini (R),
Seth Grove (R),
Joe Hamm (R),
Lee James (R),
Rob Kauffman (R),
Robert Leadbeter (R),
Milou Mackenzie (R),
Tina Pickett (R),
David Rowe (R),
Jim Struzzi (R),
Ryan Warner (R),
Last Action
Referred to ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES AND ENERGY (on 03/07/2023)
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